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Concept: Investigate an alpha particle. Calculate the mass defect of the alpha particle after attempting to identify its component particle. The binding energy may then be calculated using the formula.
An alpha particle

has 2 protons and two neutrons.
Mass defect

Binding energy of alpha particle

B.E

Hence, the correct option is 1.

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